Man found fatally shot in head along Elgin street

A man was found dead early Sunday along an Elgin street from an apparent gunshot wound to the head, police said.

Officers found the unidentified man, believed to be about 30 years old, while conducting a well-being check at 5:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Sherwood Avenue, one block west of Route 25.

Detectives from the Elgin Police Department's Major Investigations Division responded to the scene and are investigating the case, police said. The Kane County Coroner will conduct an autopsy Monday to determine the official cause of death.

Anyone with information can provide anonymous tips or information via the police department's crime line at (847) 695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.